Active installs
1K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#5183
Peak #5178
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
40.4K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Custom Category Template currently ranks #5183 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #5178, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v0.4, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,174 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
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Details
| Author | Bainternet |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.4 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2012-05-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 2.9.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
This plugin lets you select a specific template for a category, just like pages
Frequently asked questions
Is Custom Category Template a free plugin?
Yes — Custom Category Template is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Custom Category Template?
WordPress.org reports 1K+ active installs.
How popular is Custom Category Template?
As of August 7, 2026, Custom Category Template ranks #5183 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #5178.
When was Custom Category Template last updated?
Custom Category Template was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 0.4). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Custom Category Template?
Custom Category Template is developed by Bainternet. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2012.
